DEADTOWN JUSTICE

[LoungeLife]

Grand Jury To Investigate Beating Death Of Tulsa Bar Owner
Wednesday October 06, 2004 11:53am


Tulsa (AP) - Tulsa County officials say there are enough valid signatures on a petition to have a grand jury investigate the death of a Tulsa bar owner.

The family of Shawn Howard began the petition drive after prosecutor Tim Harris declined to file charges against a transient who beat Howard with a lead pipe.

Harris says Terry Badgewell acted in self-defense when Howard and bar manager Josh Martin hit him with brass knuckles.

The Tulsa County Election Board says at least five-thousand of the signatures collected by Howard's family are that of registered voters.

Prosecutors say a grand jury already investigating a separate case will likely investigate Howard's death.

http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1004/178267.html

[Richie]

Good good.

Keep pushin.

Stay strong guys.....

[Deyomatic]

It had been so long since I'd heard about it, I was afraid you guys had become discouraged in your battle. Maybe at the end of all of this an impeachment could be in order.
Keep us posted.

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Awesome! Great work guys!

[LoungeLife]

[ QUOTE ]
It had been so long since I'd heard about it, I was afraid you guys had become discouraged in your battle. Maybe at the end of all of this an impeachment could be in order.
Keep us posted.


[/ QUOTE ]

I just found the article, I helped lay the groundwork for the petition but was unable to continue with it. I'm very happy there were enough valid signatures on the petition and hope the grand jury does the right thing.

[Kool Kat]

Great news! And good job!
Next stop is the electric chair fer that SOB!

[lucky_1974]

That is great...hope it goes the right way.

[Fraz]

Very heartening news. Maybe the justice system isn't as broken as I believe.

[Django]

halleufuckinglula. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[59BuickWagon]

Well maybe the system can work, but it seems soooooo slow!

Hang in there.

[BELLM]

They might indict him but I bet they never find the sorry piece of shit. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[fab32]

Justice for the innocent is a long hard road. I wish everyone involved the best in their quest to get it for Shawn.

Frank

[Roothawg]

Good news....keep it up.

[A32Flathead]

Great news, was just thinking about that today on my way home from work....

Check here & theres the answer.

Dave

[yorgatron]

that's step 1,now what you guys need to do is make sure the D.A. loses his job,shitbags like that have no place in public service http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Deyomatic]

I actually drove through Tulsa on my move back east and I couldn't help thinking that a HUGE sign on the chain link fences on the overpasses on the highway would be a GREAT place to put up HUGE signs about Tim Harris's idea of justice. Just a thought.

[LoungeLife]

Hey Deyo - you shoulda pm'd me you were driving through. You were a such a big supporter when this all started it would have been cool to meet you.

[Deyomatic]

Well, it was VERY last minute, and I really should have planned it better but the girl and I didn't want to have any concrete plans for the trip, in case something popped up. Before I knew it, we were about a half hour outside of Tulsa and I called OldCarPilot to see if he was with FltBlk and if I could get Rashy's number from him. Well, it would have required a few phone calls and we were driving and I just basically got lazy and we decided to just drive on through. Excuses..excuses...I really regretted NOT making the effort after that. It would have been good to meet you all.

[LoungeLife]

I'll catch ya next time

[Flat Ernie]

Glad to hear there will be an official investigation at least.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[PEDDRO]

Well done to everyone involved in honouring Shawn's life with this fight! Keep going...

[FuelFC]

Good luck and keep us posted! Kudos to all for your diligent effort.

[hudsoncustom]

I just drove through tulsa myself a couple weeks back and couldn't help but notice all the huge billboards as well. Would make a good spot to put up a subtle message about Harris. election season is coming up isn't it?

[C. Montgomery]

Great news! Keep up the good fight!!

[ESnacky6]

Excellent..!!

I had a customer just over this last weekend who was
visiting from a town between Tulsa and OKC...
Okemah or something like that..??

I asked her if she'd heard of this case, and she totally
did, and knows just how evil that Tim Harris fag is too....
I hope it all comes together....

Now if I could only get a Deadtown shirt to show my support....

Later, Snacks....

[41ChevyTrucker]

good to hear!

[Jimv]

Its great to see when people pull together & this happens.
Alway remember "question authority".Don't take there answer if you don't like it!!!Go the extra steps
You people did good!!
JimV

[Antibilly]

now thats good to hear this morning http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Fidget]

That is wonderful! Now locating that piece o' shit is going to be the hard part. Didn't the local bleeding hearts, ACLU, or somebody decide to front up the cash to hide him out or something? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">Don't worry folks, Harris is up for re-election in '06 and we have a campaign all worked out for him.

I am thinking of t-shirts that say on the front...

"What will Tim Harris ask of Tulsans after the next election?"

And the back.....

"Would you like fries with that?"

I think huge white letters on a black shirt should do it. </font>

[LIMEY]

Glad to see things are still cookin on this one....that sumbitch should fry.

[GomezGarage]

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[zman]

[ QUOTE ]
Sounds .... kills.

[/ QUOTE ]

dude you need to shut the f#ck up when you have no idea what you are talking about. this shit isn't even funny.


I edited this after Gomez did the right thing and apologized. Cool...

[Roothawg]

[ QUOTE ]
Sounds like he brought brass knuckles to a pipe fight. If you are willing fight you had better be willing to suffer the consequences. Sorry if the truth hurts or even kills.

[/ QUOTE ]

I wouldn't even go there Holmes.

[smalltownspeed]

I read a lot about this shit when it first happened... Its damn good to hear that more is gonna be done about it. And its awsome that yall didnt just let it die down... Keep fighin this shit... Over 5000 signatures, that really is bad ass....

[Prettyman]

Hey Gomez! Come to Tulsa.

[GomezGarage]

Hey everyone... Im sorry... I dont say it too often but I went off half cocked and Im a moron for it. I just did a google search on the case(which I should have done first) and again If you fight you should pay but only if the fight is fair. Sorry to the family. Opinions are like assholes and Im a big asshole right now. I will now bow my head in shame.

[Unkl Ian]

Gomez:
I don't think anyone would mind if you deleted your previous post.
Some might consider it a good idea.

[REVEREND JAKE]

LOOK HARDER BEFORE YOU POP OFF, DUDE!!!

Reverend Jake

[k9racer]

I hope I am able to put the words correctly. I am sad for the man who lost his life protecting his business. I feel bad for his family and the very large friendship base. I hope that the killer will pay. I had a friend in Birmingham Alabama who was killed in a bar room robery his wife and 5 other people were slaghtered. Goddamit I am getting pissed just writting this. I hope I said the words right. I am very sorry for everyones loss of a good friend and family member. RIP

[CURIOUS RASH]

<font color="green">Gomez,

If you owned a bar in downtown Tulsa, you would carry AT LEAST brass knuckles as well.

Gotta give you props for educating yourself and apologizing like a man.

Better than most have done.

The fact is, there is only one person who says that Shawn used the knuckles.

And before anyone gets on the "he just shouldn't have had them on him anyways, they're illegal" kick......

The day they quit selling them at the malls and Head Shops around here is the day I'll give that arguement any consideration.

Damn it, I'm getting worked up on this again.

Gottago,

RASHY

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[REVEREND JAKE]

You also have to consider the fact was:
You had to be a registered voter from Tulsa county.

I live in Creek county, which is right next to Tulsa, but that shit didn't matter. It's the voters who can vote on dipshit Harris elections. The family would have had the required amount in a day to a week if you could have included outlying counties. Which, they know, contribute just as much to Tulsa's economy as Tulsans themselves.

Anyway, it's great to see the family got the required amount to get this thing active again.

Reverend Jake

[Hot Rod To Hell]

Ya know, I'd guess Harris is shitting himself right about now... I bet he knows he about to lose his job... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[firengine103]

Temptation, get behind me.....and push. I have also followed the thread and wondered what was going on with. Justice will be served!!!